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Success! Nary from Cambodia raised $253 to fund cataract surgery.

Nary
100%
  • $253 raised, $0 to go
$253
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Nary's treatment was fully funded on August 2, 2022.

Photo of Nary post-operation

August 17, 2022

Nary underwent cataract surgery.

Nary was reluctant to have surgery on her eye but had been unable to read or recognize faces for several years. She and her daughter traveled to our medical partner CSC where she had successful surgery. She was able to return home the day after surgery with eye drops she instilled eight times a day. Nary’s vision has improved, and she is relieved she can do housework and go outside by herself. This will improve her life because she wants to feel more useful to her family.

Nary’s daughter said: “my mother is happier now - she can read again, and help me with the children and the housework. Thank you for helping my mother’s health.”

Nary was reluctant to have surgery on her eye but had been unable to read or recognize faces for several years. She and her daughter travele...

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May 10, 2022

Nary is a 68-year-old loving grandmother. Because Nary’s husband passed away many years ago, she now lives with her youngest daughter, who works at a grocery store. Nary has two daughters, four sons and 13 grandchildren. She likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and enjoys reading Buddhist books.

Three years ago, Nary developed a cataract in her left eye, which causes tearing and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is unable to go places on her own.

Nary traveled to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, to seek help. On May 10th doctors will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After recovery, Nary will be able to see clearly again, enabling her to go out and about independently. Now, she is raising $253 to fund her procedure.

Nary shared: “I hope I can see clearly again so I can help my daughter do housework and read my books.”

Nary is a 68-year-old loving grandmother. Because Nary's husband passed away many years ago, she now lives with her youngest daughter, who ...

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Nary's Timeline

  • May 10, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Nary was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • May 10, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nary received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • May 10, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nary's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 2, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nary's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 17, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Nary's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 2 donors

Funded by 2 donors

Treatment
Cataract - One Eye
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $253 for Nary's treatment
Hospital Fees
$36
Medical Staff
$174
Medication
$0
Supplies
$43
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients with cataracts experience decreased vision, discomfort, and irritation. Cataracts occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, causing functional blindness. These changes in the lens commonly occur with increasing age and therefore affect elderly people. Cataracts can also be congenital or traumatic.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

The decreased vision from cataracts can cause functional blindness. This makes it difficult for the patient to conduct daily activities. Patients often need a family member to help guide and care for them. If the patient is elderly, this often affects a young child in the family. When a grandmother needs help getting around, a young child is often assigned to help with her daily tasks. That child cannot go to school.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

In many countries in the developing world, surgical services are inadequate. Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness globally. Even where surgical services are available, barriers to surgery remain, including cost, shortage of human resources, poor infrastructure, and limited awareness about access to available services.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed worldwide. Surgeons remove the cloudy lens and place a clear lens implant in its place.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

A patient's vision can improve to 20/20 within one day after the surgery.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Cataract surgery is highly effective and carries a low risk.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Cataract surgery is available in most areas of Cambodia. However, free surgery is not as widely available.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

Some debilitating effects of cataracts can be improved with glasses. When the cataract becomes mature, however, the only definitive treatment is surgical.

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.